Located 101 km from Semarang City, Pekalongan also has the same function as Semarang City in Central Java, which is to become one of the economic centers. The name Pekalongan is taken from the word 'Halong' which means a lot and finally becomes 'A-Pek-Halong-An' which means income. As the name implies, Pekalongan is one of the most advanced cities in terms of economy, trade, fisheries, property and industry. Even Pekalongan has the largest fishing port on the island of Java. Not only the production of materials, but Pekalongan is also famous for its processed and creative industries. Many semi-finished and finished food products are produced in Pekalongan. In addition, Pekalongan's creative industries such as batik and handicrafts also support the city's economy. In 2014, Pekalongan was also named a World Creative City by UNESCO.
For those of you who like crafts, or even looking for items to resell in your hometown, then Pekalongan will give you a lot of inspiration. You can get craft items with good quality but at an affordable price. Many cities throughout Indonesia supply handicrafts from Pekalongan. Pekalongan handicrafts have also been widely spread abroad.
Not only in the creative field, for those of you who want to enjoy nature, Pekalongan is also the right place for you. Pekalongan has many natural attractions such as beaches, waterfalls and mountains. Pekalongan's nature tourism is not inferior to tourism in other Central Java cities. For those of you who want to increase your knowledge, you must visit the Batik Museum and Maritime Museum in Pekalongan.
When visiting Pekalongan, you can also find some unique things that you might only find in Pekalongan, for example Pekalongan residents who are used to wearing sarongs even though not for worship purposes, for example visiting places to eat or malls. In addition, there is a habit of eating while "Tingkring" which is lifting one leg on the table as a sign that the food enjoyed is very delicious. There are many more interesting things that you might find in Pekalongan.
Not only America has the Black Canyon, Pekalongan also has a Black Canyon tour located in Kayupuring Village, Petungkriyono District. This Black Canyon tour is a terraced roof located between towering black rock cliffs. Therefore this tour is called the Black Canyon. The clear water in the Black Canyon will definitely make you want to go straight into the water. Not only swimming, you can also find a camping area in the Black Canyon. The journey to the Black Canyon does have to be taken on foot, but of course the effort is worth the view that you will get. The ticket price is also very cheap, only 5 thousand rupiah.
Being one of the tours that have not been visited by many, Curug Tirta Muncar will make you get a view of a waterfall that is still very natural. Curug Tirta Muncar is located at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level which makes the air in this waterfall cool. Like most waterfalls, to reach Curug Tirta Muncar will take time and pass through a rather difficult terrain, because the road is still slippery and winding. You have to be careful when crossing the road to Curug Tirta Muncar, especially during the rainy season.
Pekalongan has many beautiful beaches, one of which is Slamaran Beach. This beach is still natural and not much contaminated by the activities of the population. There are many trees around the beach which are suitable for you to have a picnic on the beach. Slamaran Beach is also close to other beaches, one of which is Kencana Beach. You can visit Kencana Beach first before visiting Slamaran Beach.
Located in Mangunan Tlogo Village, Mangunan Lake is a tourist spot that was recently opened by the Pekalongan government, which was around the beginning of 2019. Access to Mangunan Lake is very good and easy to reach, only about 10 minutes from the highway. This lake is located about 2000 meters above sea level, therefore when you arrive at Mangunan Lake, you will feel the cold air. You can relax with your family or partner in this lake, and also rent a boat to enjoy the cool air at Mangunan Lake. The price of admission to Lake Mangunan is also very cheap, which is 8 thousand rupiah.
For those of you who love fruit, especially durian, then this is a place that you must visit. Lolong Tourism Village is famous for its quality fruit, including durian. Here you can directly enjoy the durian fruit that has just been picked. Lolong Tourism Village is located in Karanganyar District, not far from the city. In addition, Lolong Tourism Village also provides river rides that are suitable for your recreation with your family.
Beaches, waterfalls, tourist villages, all of which you can find in Pekalongan. Not only that, you can also climb the mountain while in Pekalongan. The famous mountain in Pekalongan is Mount Regojembangan, which has a height of about 2117 meters above sea level. It doesn't take much time to get a view of Mount Regojembangan which will make your trip in Pekalongan feel complete.
Pekalongan city may not be a big city, but there are many things you can do while you are in Pekalongan. Not only visiting natural attractions, you also definitely can't help yourself when you see the many interesting crafts in Pekalongan. You will need a lot of space to put your groceries.
Not only that, Pekalongan also offers a lot of culinary options that would be a shame if you don't try it. Don't forget to take the time to taste Tauto, which is a soup with buffalo meat which is a typical food of Pekalongan. Complete your meal with Tahlil Coffee, which is a coffee drink made using ginger, cardamom and pandan. In addition, you can also visit various cultural entertainments in Pekalongan.
So that you don't miss many interesting things while in Pekalongan, you can rent a car during your visit in Pekalongan. Hiring a car with a driver in Pekalongan will help you find lots of shopping, sightseeing, culinary spots and interesting attractions. You don't have to worry about compiling a list or calculating the distance and time you have to travel, you can hand it over to a trusted car driver from Traveloka's car rental partner in Pekalongan.
Basically Pekalongan is a suitable destination to visit almost any time. However, if you want more freedom to explore natural attractions, or want to watch interesting events while in Pekalongan, you can choose a certain time to visit Pekalongan. Check out some of the best time recommendations to visit Pekalongan below.